Walk in Thessaloniki

 

The inspiration for these walks came from the complexity of Thessaloniki's history. Each one represents either a time era, a cultural process or an urban feature palying an important role for the city's evolution or identity.
 

Thessaloniki’s long history and troubled past are reflected in today’s urban landscape as a kaleidoscope of colours and images of different ethnic groups, the cultural production of the communities that have lived in this major Balkan port through the centuries.   On this tour the city’s monuments become the reference points for understanding its different historical periods and introducing its ethnic communities of the past: Roman (Galerius Complex), Byzantine (examples of 4^th-15^th century churches listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites), Ottoman (ex mosques, hamams, markets), Jewish (Yad Lezikaron Synagogue & Holocaust monument). The last stop in this overview of Thessaloniki’s multicultural identity is the port, the focal point for the city’s occupation history and population movement.  

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Roman Thessaloniki: the testimonies of the city's glorious era 
walks on Saturdays @ 11:00
meeting point: Arch 0f Galerius -Kamara (Egnatias & Dimitriou Gounari str)
duration: 2h | max participation: 25 / min participation: 6
price: € 20,00 | young people under 25: € 16,00

Thessaloniki is very much closely connected to the Roman Empire and Roman history. Start your exploration with a walk around the great roman monuments of Thessaloniki. The impressive Rotunda and the Arch of Galerius along with the magnificent Palace of Galerius constitute the core of the Roman impact in Thessaloniki. A bit further, the Roman Forum, the centre of public life in every Roman city and the Roman Catacombs of St. Demetrius church, will travel you to the glorious past of the Roman Empire. 

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Byzantine Thessaloniki: the Empire's second most important city
walks on Saturdays @ 11:00
meeting point: Agia Sophia Square (Agia Sophia & Ermou str.)
duration: 2h | max participation: 25 / min participation: 6 
price: € 20,00 | young people under 25: € 16,00

The Byzantine walk represents probably the most important and dominant period of Thessaloniki. As an important city of the Byzantine Empire, Thessaloniki offers a great number of monuments related to that era. Introduce yourself with the magic of the Byzantium and visit amazing churches, dating back to the 4^th century AD. The three basilicas Agia Sophia (7^th century AD), Achiropiitos (5^th century AD), and Agios Dimitrios (5^th century AD) are three powerful symbols of the Byzantine era of Thessaloniki that still reflect the history and glorious past of the city.

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Multicultural Thessaloniki: the Ottoman period
walks on Fridays @ 11:00
meeting point: Dikastirion Square (Aristotelous & Egnatias str.)
duration: 2h | max participation: 25 / min participation: 6 
price: € 20,00 | young people under 25: € 16,00

The Ottoman rule in Thessaloniki was one of the most influential for the city. This tour will introduce you to some of the most important monuments of that era, the typical Ottoman markets that operate in the exact same way until today, the mosques and  the hamams that today serve as exhibiton spaces and cultural centres. Stroll around them and get a sense of the oriental ambiance of the past.

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Multicultural Thessaloniki: the Jewish community
walks on Fridays @ 11:00
meeting point: Dikastirion Square (Aristotelous & Egnatia str.)
duration: 2h | max participation: 25 / min participation: 6 | price: € 20,00 | young people under 25: € 16,00

The Jewish cultural tour, visits the most important social landmarks of the Jewish Community, which once had a powerful presence in Thessaloniki. The tour includes visits to markets, old Jewish neighbourhoods, the Synagogue, architectural and other landmarks of the Jewish Community, and finally the Shoah monument. All site and monuments are testaments of the powerful presence and influence of the Jewish community in Thessaloniki.

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Food on foot ! flavors & aromas of a diverse culinary tradition
meeting point: Floral Clock (Aristotelous & Tsimiski str.)
duration: 4h | maximum participation: 12
price: € 40,00 | young people under 25: € 32,00 (tasting and lunch included)

Be prepared for a unique trip in food culture, tradition and recipes from the past. The Food on Foot Tour is an original, innovative tour that will uncover all Greek food secrets. Use all your senses to experience tradition and history from a food perspective. Listen to the stories of families that keep secret recipes throughout the centuries. See colorful produce in the crowded bazaars. Smell herbs, cheese, and fresh fish as you wander through the secret passageways. Feel the chewiness or the crispiness of sweets and pies. But above all, close your eyes and taste delicious Greek food and snacks. Unveil the blending traditions that have made Thessaloniki such a vibrant and multifaceted city. The end of the tour will find us in a small restaurant enjoying savory fyllo pies and the famous Greek salad.

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Waterfront walk & boat trip: Thessaloniki's stories told from the sea
walks on Fridays @ 18:00 [April to October]
meeting point: Thessaloniki's port entrance (Salaminos & Kountouriotou str.)
duration: 2h | max participation: 25 / min participation: 6 
price: € 20,00 | young people under 25: € 16,00 (includes professional tour guide, boat ticket, drink)

Many people say that, seen from the sea, Thessaloniki looks like a butterfly with its wings wide open. At the same time, the sea has always been a leading and determinant element in the city’s history and development. Our professional tour guide will walk you from the old harbour of Thessaloniki to the boat just in front of the White Tower Square, through the old waterfront promenade of the city. Enjoy a cool evening on a calm boat trip at Thermaikos Gulf. Being the most known landmark of the city, Thermaikos Gulf will offer you a beautiful city-view that will give a totally new perspective of the city. Along with a glass of wine and the sunset, you can take the chance to spend a calm and enjoyable evening. Thessaloniki should definitely be seen from a boat!

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• Contemporary urban culture fusion: open squares, vivid markets and a "cultural" Port
• Reminiscences of urban every day life:  hamams and meeting point

* Daily walks & tours programme is subject to change according to participation.
City walks may also be organised upon group requests.